Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
-
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Schefflera
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Schefflera
Fichten
In French
Schefflera
Picea
In Spanish
Schefflera
Picea
In Greek
Schefflera
Spruce
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Picea
In Polish
Schefflera
Świerk
In Latin
Schefflera
Picea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Schefflera and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Schefflera and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Schefflera and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Sitka Spruce
Care of Schefflera and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.